Terlingua, Lajitas, Presidio, and a couple of goats

A whole lot of nothingness….yes, that is what is known as Terlingua, Texas.  I believe the only reason it’s there is to border Big Bend National Park.  😉  So, we stayed at Big Bend Resort and Adventures. It’s probably the largest thing in Terlingua.  There was a 9 hole golf course, horseback riding, a restaurant, gas station, everything you might need on a vacation. There was even a quilt shop!!! 

I was so excited to see that there was a grocery store!  Ok, I use that term very loosely since it was more like a convenience store with convenience store prices.  Seriously, we bought what should have been $45 worth of groceries for about $95.  THAT’S JUST CRAZY…and stupid!  But it was the only store probably within 100 miles.  Alpine, Marfa, and Fort Davis weren’t any better.  I never imagined I would miss Wal-Mart, but wow, did I miss it!!! 😉

We just happened to show up the week before spring break, so it was getting a little crazy toward the end of our stay. Actually, it became so busy we had to move to another RV park down the road for a night.

There is a “ghost town” but people live there and it isn’t very “ghostly”, so not really a ghost town. So much for that!!! ha! However, there was a neat cemetery in this “ghost town” that dated back to the late 19th century, so that was cool.  I enjoy walking through cemeteries. I know that seems a bit weird, but I love the history of it all.  I’ve never been confronted by a ghost, which is disappointing, but I haven’t given up hope.  For the record, I would like a nice ghost. 🙂

 

Now, Lajitas is another little town near Terlingua. There isn’t much there, either, except that their mayor is a goat.  I kid you not, folks…a goat. (Ha! I said “kid”…no pun intended)  I must say this goat isn’t nearly as cute as my little Frankie, but he is a goat, therefore, still cute.  😉  The goat’s name is Clay (Claymore) Henry and he’s an ornery little guy.

His girlfriend Annabelle sure is sweet, though. They’re kept in a large cage, and I don’t agree with that, but they didn’t ask me. :-/  I think all furbabies should have pastures and room to run.  Speaking of, I really miss Frankie and Darlin’.  Anyway, Lajitas seems to be mostly owned by one company…a golf club, of sorts.  It looked like a nice club, but I refused to pay what they were charging for a round of golf in the desert.  I’m not THAT good. haha

 

 

 

It was recommended by a couple of people that we really should drive to Presidio.  That particular drive from Lajitas to Presidio is rated one of the most scenic drives in America.  On our last day there we decided to take the drive.  It was very hilly and scenic, with the Rio Grande on our left the entire way to Presidio.  It really was very pretty, until we arrived in Presidio.  It might have a lot of history, being one of the oldest towns in Texas, but there isn’t much to see.  We stopped at a cafe that was recommended by the owner of the RV park.  I’m not sure those people know good food.  The drive is approximately 50 miles with nothing in between the two towns, so at least there was something to eat when we got there. 🙂  Since it was a Sunday there wasn’t much else open.  Small towns…*smh* (that is “shake my head, for those of you who don’t know.  😉 )

 

Oh, and the most entertaining thing that happens in Terlingua has to be the Chihuahua races.  Apparently it’s an annual thing.  haha

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well, until next time…in Big Bend!!!